Laws of Leadership

The Law of Influence: The true measure of leadership is influence — nothing more, nothing less.

The Law of Solid Ground: Trust is the foundation of leadership.

The Law of Connection: Leaders tough a heart before they ask for a hand.

The Law of Empowerment: Only secure leaders give power to others.

The Law of Buy-In: People buy in to the leader, and then the vision.

The Law of Sacrifice: A leader must give up to go up.

The Law of Timing: When to lead is as important as what to do and where to go.

The Law of Legacy: A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.

--Source:
   The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell